Finding the Third Proportional to 38,598 and 57,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,598 and 57,993 is: 87,133.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,598 : 57,993 = 57,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,598/57,993 = 57,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,598x = 57,993 × 57,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,598x = 3,363,188,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,363,188,049/38,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,133.74
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